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SUMMARY:Jewish Family Research at the Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne\, Indiana
DESCRIPTION:Speaker      Curt Witcher\n \nJEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TORONTO \nWednesday\, 22 January 2025\, 7:30 p.m. \nON ZOOM ONLY \nMaking the Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne\, IN\, Your Research Assistant \nWith an Emphasis on Jewish Family History Research \nThe Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library is one of the largest publicly available family history research centres in North America and holds a significant collection of Canadian records. The presentation will cover how to explore the expansive holdings and data files of the Genealogy Center\, whether to help plan a research trip to Fort Wayne in conjunction with attending the 2025 IAJGS conference or to use the center remotely. \nCurt B. Witcher\, manager of the Genealogy Center and Director of Special Collections\, will be our guide. He is a former president of both the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the National Genealogical Society\, and the founding president of the Indiana Genealogical Society. He also serves on the Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society board of directors. Over several decades\, Curt has led collaborative national efforts to preserve and make more accessible historical data. \n 
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jewish-family-research-at-the-genealogy-center-in-fort-wayne-indiana/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Educational Event - Introduction to Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jerry Sherer \nVenue: Beth Avraham Synagogue \n613 Clark Ave\, \nThornhill\, ON
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-educational-event-introduction-to-genealogy-2/
LOCATION:“Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT)” \,   613 Clarke St. Thornhill Ontario\, 613 Clarke St.\, Thornhill\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Educational Event - Introduction to Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jerry Sherer \nVenue: Beth Avraham Synagogue \n613 Clark Ave\, \nThornhill\, ON
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-educational-event-introduction-to-genealogy/
LOCATION:“Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT)” \,   613 Clarke St. Thornhill Ontario\, 613 Clarke St.\, Thornhill\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250113T213000
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CREATED:20240903T002425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T002425Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board Meeting
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250112T120000
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Virtual Event:  DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TORONTO \n  \nDNA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG)\nQ&A WORKSHOP \nFeaturing our JGS Toronto members\,\nGil Bardige and Arthur Sissman \n  \nSunday\, 12 January 2025 at 10:30 am. ET \nVIRTUAL MEETING: Join from Home\nVirtual doors open at 10:20 a.m. ET \nWe are pleased to announce the return of our DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) program this year\, featuring our esteemed members Gil Bardige and Arthur Sissman\, both recognized as experts in Jewish DNA.\nAll are invited to participate in our 4-part DNA Q&A Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting! Our DNA experts will commence the session with a brief educational presentation covering the basics of DNA or strategies for interpreting test results. \n4-part DNA Q&A series on Sundays at 10:30 am ET. \n12 January 2025  \n9 March 2025  \n4 May 2025  \nHere’s your chance to send in your DNA-related inquiries to our experts\, who are here to aid your research. When you submit your questions\, there might be a request for consent to potentially share your screen\, DNA match names\, and family tree members. This sharing enables others to learn from the techniques used by our experts. Please be sure to include comprehensive details with your question\, highlighting your previous research. You’ll find the questionnaire form available on the registration page – please send your submissions before Monday\, 28 Oct 2024. This deadline ensures that our maven can contact you for any extra information\, if required. \n\nGil Bardige\, originally from Chicago\, has been a genealogist for over 40 years and a genetic genealogist since 2007.  He has tested at the 4 major testing companies and is the Co-Administrator of 3 projects at FTDNA including Jewish R1B and R-A11711 Subclade Projects.  He is Chair of the Columbus Ohio JGS\, a volunteer at IAJGS Conferences (including the Program Committee)\, and Director of the Mentoring Program.  Gil is a firm believer that you can use DNA results as a tool in your genealogy research.  Over the last five years\, he has regularly helped people navigate their DNA matches by speaking at dozens of Jewish genealogical societies. After his presentations\, people say: “Thank you\, Gil\, I am no longer confused!”\n\nArthur Sissman\, from Naples FL\, has been engaged in family history genealogy since 1999 and genetic genealogy (DNA) since 2015. Arthur has built over 60 family history trees for his various family surname lines. In addition\, he has tested his autosomal DNA at all the major DNA testing companies\, and his Y-DNA and MtDNA at FamilyTreeDNA.  Using his 3 Legged Stool Protocol – focusing on Surname\, Place and DNA\, Arthur has found relatives previously unknown to him and has built a current tree out to 1500 people\, from Galicia/Romania\, with over 50+ DNA matches across all branches. For information on Arthur’s Jewish Genealogy SIG monthly meetings and scheduled workshops\, email genresearch13@yahoo.com.\n\n\nTo register for the DNA SIG event \, please go to jgstoronto.ca/register. The questionnaire form can be found below the registration link. \nYou will then receive an immediate acknowledgement plus the link to access the event.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-virtual-event-dna-special-interest-group-4/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto: Educational Program - Introduction to Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jerry Scherer \nVenue: Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT) \n613 Clark Ave\, Thornhill ON \nThis program will extend over 5 consecutive Wednesdays from January 8th to Feb. 5th 2025 \nTime: 2.00 pm
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-educational-program-introduction-to-genealogy/
LOCATION:“Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT)” \,   613 Clarke St. Thornhill Ontario\, 613 Clarke St.\, Thornhill\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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CREATED:20240903T002248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T035010Z
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SUMMARY:Stranger in the Desert: A Family Story
DESCRIPTION:Stranger in the Desert: A Family Story \nJordan Salama \nJewish Genealogical Society of Toronto\nin partnership with \nJewish Genealogical Society of Montreal \nand \nJewish Genealogical Society of Ottawa\nWednesday\, 18 December 2024 at 7:30 pm ET \nZOOM ONLY \nThrough a discussion of his recently published book Stranger in the Desert: A Family Story\, acclaimed writer and journalist Jordan Salama will introduce us to his unique style of gathering and preserving family stories.\nDuring his presentation\, Jordan will share his research\, interviewing\, and writing tips including: the diverse ways our families preserve and pass on our histories and understanding how our family stories manifest themselves in our everyday lives. He will provide guidance on using social media and technology to enhance family research\, and how to plan a family research trip. \nJordan Salama is an American writer of Argentine\, Syrian\, and Iraqi Jewish descent focusing on culture and migration in the Americas. A graduate from Princeton University in 2019\, Jordan has published extensively and has worked on important radio and television shows. His first book\, Every Day the River Changes\, was named a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2021 and\na top new travel book by The New York Times. His latest book\, Stranger in the Desert: A Family Story was published in February 2024 and has already garnered significant attention around the world.\nThis special program is open exclusively to paid-up members of the three societies. \nA link will be sent in an e-blast to our members. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/my-own-sephardic-roots/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241209T213000
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CREATED:20240903T002120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T002120Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241124T170000
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CREATED:20241114T234503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T132523Z
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SUMMARY:Genealogy in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Presenter :  Jerry Scherer
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/genealogy-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:“Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT)” \,   613 Clarke St. Thornhill Ontario\, 613 Clarke St.\, Thornhill\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240903T002014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T002014Z
UID:8777-1732118400-1732125600@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The Jews of Lithuania: Heroes of Vilna
DESCRIPTION:Global Heritage SIG
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-jews-of-lithuania-heroes-of-vilna/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20241112T140544Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto - Genealogy in the Digital Age (Outreach Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jerry Scherer \nLocation:  Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT) \n613 Clark Ave. Thornhill
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-genealogy-in-the-digital-age-outreach-program/
LOCATION:“Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT)” \,   613 Clarke St. Thornhill Ontario\, 613 Clarke St.\, Thornhill\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241117T123000
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CREATED:20240912T212317Z
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SUMMARY:Friends\, Foes\, and Family: A Millennium of Jewish Life in Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:  \nFriends\, Foes\, and Family: A Millennium of Jewish Life in Ukraine \nJewish Genealogical Society of Toronto\nSunday\, 17 November 2024\, 10:30 a.m.\nIn person and on ZOOM\nShaarei Shomayim\, 470 Glencairn Avenue\, Toronto\nDr. Lev Daschko \n\n\nDr. Daschko will talk about the long history of Jewish life in Ukraine\, with an emphasis on the interactions between Jews and non-Jews. The talk incorporates maps and images to illustrate the complicated history of Ukrainian Jews (past and present) under the various regimes and empires that ruled the country. He will address the longstanding myths surrounding Ukraine\, Ukrainians\, and Ukrainian-Jewish relations. Finally\, there will be a look at Jewish food\, holidays\, and language to understand Jewish life in Ukraine. \n\n\n\nDr. Lev Daschko is a Canadian historian who specializes in 19th century Ukrainian-Jewish relations. His MA thesis was on the experiment of Jewish National Autonomy in the short-lived Ukrainian People’s Republic (1917–18). Lev’s dissertation topic is entitled  Steam Engines\, Postcards\, and White Table Linens: Technology and Modernity in Austrian-ruled Chernivtsi and Bukovina (1861–1914). He received his PhD from Northwestern University in June 2024.\n\nTo register\, please visit jgstoronto.ca/register
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/8821/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240903T001519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T001519Z
UID:8773-1731657600-1731690000@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Submission Deadline for December Issue
DESCRIPTION:Shem Tov
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/submission-deadline-for-december-issue/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20241108T141017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T141017Z
UID:8922-1731612600-1731618000@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Poland Special Interest Group (Special Presentation)
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the release of A Real Pain from Searchlight Pictures on November 15th at theaters everywhere\, JGST is presenting a special webinar on Thursday November 14th\, at 7:30 pm to assist attendees in doing research into their Polish ancestry as below. \n\nSorry for the short timeline but we would appreciate your spreading the word as well in order to let everyone know about this special workshop event. \nA REAL PAIN\, written\, directed\, and starring Jesse Eisenberg\, follows two estranged cousins who travel to Poland to trace their Jewish roots after the death of their grandmother. As they delve into the trauma of their shared history\, they’re confronted with a complex and often darkly comedic journey of family\, memory\, and identity. The film blends poignant moments with humor\, offering a unique perspective on generational trauma and the process of healing. The film has been featured at the Sundance Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. The trailer for the film can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2et8Vpu7Ls \nThe JGST webinar/workshop is open to everyone at no charge and part of the continuing support that JGST provides to our community at large to enhance and assist in genealogical research of family history. \n\nThe event is also being promoted by Searchlight Pictures at their preview screenings\, etc… \n\nThe registration link is: \n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodumqqz8iH9CgBNNM5et9rk8TZVPkGXKW#/registration \n 
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-poland-special-interest-group-special-presentation/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240903T001343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T001343Z
UID:8771-1731513600-1731520800@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The Jews of Lithuania: Nazis and Destruction
DESCRIPTION:Global Heritage SIG
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-jews-of-lithuania-nazis-and-destruction/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240903T001156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T174731Z
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SUMMARY:IAJGS 2025 Conference Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy \nInformation Session \nSunday\, 10 November 2024 at 2:00 p.m. \nvia Zoom \nThe 45th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy is coming to Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, from Sunday\, August 10 to Thursday\, August 14\, 2025. \nThe International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies holds a conference in the summer of each year\, drawing hundreds of genealogists from around the world. Programs and workshops are offered on a wide variety of topics\, special events with Research Divisions focus on a particular country or geographical area\, and well-known speakers come to present at keynote and banquet events. \nFort Wayne is among the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. Midwest and is known for its exceptional genealogical capability through the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center\, one of the largest family history research centers in the world. The collection of more than 1.2 million physical items is completely open and available to researchers. Resources of interest to Jewish researchers include a large collection of Yizkor books\, Temple and synagogue histories\, Jewish periodicals\, diaries and personal memoirs\, and the “Jewish Life in America\, c1654-1954” database from the American Jewish Historical Society. \nA virtual informational program will be held on Sunday\, 10 November 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The program will include information about Jewish research at the Genealogy Center\, an introduction to Fort Wayne\, and opportunities for questions about the conference. For more information\, to register for the November program\, or to sign up for the conference e-mail list\, visit www.iajgs2025.org.  We look forward to hosting you in Fort Wayne in 2025!
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/iajgs-2025-conference-virtual-information-session/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T213000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240903T000828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T000828Z
UID:8767-1730748600-1730755800@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board Meeting
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20241021T131104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T131104Z
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SUMMARY:JGS Toronto Virtual Event: DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TORONTO \n  \nDNA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG)\nQ&A WORKSHOP \nFeaturing our JGS Toronto members\,\nGil Bardige and Arthur Sissman \n  \nSunday\, 3 November 2024 at 10:30 am. ET \nVIRTUAL MEETING: Join from Home\nVirtual doors open at 10:20 a.m. ET \nWe are pleased to announce the return of our DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) program this year\, featuring our esteemed members Gil Bardige and Arthur Sissman\, both recognized as experts in Jewish DNA.\nAll are invited to participate in our 4-part DNA Q&A Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting! Our DNA experts will commence the session with a brief educational presentation covering the basics of DNA or strategies for interpreting test results. \n4-part DNA Q&A series on Sundays at 10:30 am ET. \n3 November 2024  \n12 January 2025  \n9 March 2025  \n4 May 2025  \n\nHere’s your chance to send in your DNA-related inquiries to our experts\, who are here to aid your research. When you submit your questions\, there might be a request for consent to potentially share your screen\, DNA match names\, and family tree members. This sharing enables others to learn from the techniques used by our experts. Please be sure to include comprehensive details with your question\, highlighting your previous research. You’ll find the questionnaire form available on the registration page – please send your submissions before Monday\, 28 Oct 2024. This deadline ensures that our maven can contact you for any extra information\, if required. \n\nGil Bardige\, originally from Chicago\, has been a genealogist for over 40 years and a genetic genealogist since 2007.  He has tested at the 4 major testing companies and is the Co-Administrator of 3 projects at FTDNA including Jewish R1B and R-A11711 Subclade Projects.  He is Chair of the Columbus Ohio JGS\, a volunteer at IAJGS Conferences (including the Program Committee)\, and Director of the Mentoring Program.  Gil is a firm believer that you can use DNA results as a tool in your genealogy research.  Over the last five years\, he has regularly helped people navigate their DNA matches by speaking at dozens of Jewish genealogical societies. After his presentations\, people say: “Thank you\, Gil\, I am no longer confused!”\n\nArthur Sissman\, from Naples FL\, has been engaged in family history genealogy since 1999 and genetic genealogy (DNA) since 2015. Arthur has built over 60 family history trees for his various family surname lines. In addition\, he has tested his autosomal DNA at all the major DNA testing companies\, and his Y-DNA and MtDNA at FamilyTreeDNA.  Using his 3 Legged Stool Protocol – focusing on Surname\, Place and DNA\, Arthur has found relatives previously unknown to him and has built a current tree out to 1500 people\, from Galicia/Romania\, with over 50+ DNA matches across all branches. For information on Arthur’s Jewish Genealogy SIG monthly meetings and scheduled workshops\, email genresearch13@yahoo.com.\n\n \nTo register for the DNA SIG event \, please go to jgstoronto.ca/register. The questionnaire form can be found below the registration link. \nYou will then receive an immediate acknowledgement plus the link to access the event.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/jgs-toronto-virtual-event-dna-special-interest-group-3/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T181936Z
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SUMMARY:The Jews of Lithuania: Lithuania Emerges
DESCRIPTION:Global Heritage SIG
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-jews-of-lithuania-lithuania-emerges/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241008T213000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240912T210827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T211518Z
UID:8817-1728415800-1728423000@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (SIG
DESCRIPTION:We will explore and discuss the upcoming new version of Family Tree Maker (FTM 2024) with Family Tree Maker’s Mark Olson. \n  \nThis special FTM SIG meeting is open to our members and the global community. \n  \nSome of the topics we will discuss are: \n\nA quick review of the current Family Tree Maker edition.\nFamily Tree Maker is already an amazing program with many underused features.\nConnect! A completely new workspace and new Relative Hint™ feature that make it easier than ever to share your tree and collaborate with your family.\nEasy on the Eyes™: a revolutionary way of enlarging parts of the screen right when you need it. An answer and relief for those of us with tired old eyes.\nHyphenated dual surnames support following Hispanic tradition.\nImproved support for managing and reporting relationships.\nTools for cleaning up orphaned items (media\, sources\, and citations).\nNew improvements to Family Tree Maker Connect\, and using Family Tree Maker Connect for yourself.\nIntroducing AlbumWALK® — Making your photos talk — literally.\nWorking seamlessly between Family Tree Maker and AlbumWALK.\nQ & A.\n\nWe invite members and guests to attend this introductory by registering at jgstoronto.ca/register
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/family-tree-maker-special-interest-group-sig/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241007T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241007T213000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240903T000430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T000430Z
UID:8763-1728329400-1728336600@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240902T235848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T182109Z
UID:8761-1727280000-1727287200@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The Jews of Lithuania: Life Under the Czars
DESCRIPTION:Global Heritage SIG
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-jews-of-lithuania-life-under-the-czars/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240902T235606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T182145Z
UID:8759-1726675200-1726682400@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The Jews of Lithuania: Growth of Economic and Intellectual Life & Birth of Hassidism
DESCRIPTION:Global Heritage SIG
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-jews-of-lithuania-growth-of-economic-and-intellectual-life-birth-of-hassidism/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240902T235426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T185232Z
UID:8757-1726394400-1726401600@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Workshop #2
DESCRIPTION:Anniversary \nSpeaker  Lil Blume
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/writing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240621T152728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T191721Z
UID:8693-1726358400-1726444799@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Shem Tov Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Please submit your contribution to Shem Tov by today (Sept. 15) if you wish to have it published in the December Issue.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/final-date-to-submit-an-article-to-the-september-issue-of-shem-tov/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240911T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240902T234548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T234548Z
UID:8754-1726070400-1726077600@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The Jews of Lithuania: The Beginnings in Pagan Lithuania
DESCRIPTION:Global Heritage SIG \nZoom Meeting
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-jews-of-lithuania-the-beginnings-in-pagan-lithuania/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240909T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240909T220000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240902T234029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T234029Z
UID:8751-1725910200-1725919200@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Steven Brock \nZoom meeting
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/board-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240908T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240815T120046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T152715Z
UID:8732-1725791400-1725796800@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The Second Annual JGS Toronto Recognition Awards
DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker: Steve Brock \n8 September 2024\, 10:30 a.m \n  \n  THE SECOND ANNUAL JGS TORONTO RECOGNITION AWARDS\nVia Zoom and in person at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, Toronto \n Keynote Speaker: Steven Brock \nTHE 1918 SPANISH FLU AND ITS IMPACT ON THE CITY OF TORONTO:  RESEARCHING YOUR JEWISH ANCESTORS  \nWHO PERISHED  \nDURING THE PANDEMIC \nBetween 1918 through 1920\, the Spanish Flu had a devastating impact on the City of Toronto.  Learn how researching your Jewish ancestors may include family members who perished during the pandemic.  What does the research say about tis horrific time period?  How can this tragic time add stories that  shaped your family’s path? \nStephen Brock has traced his roots in Russia and Poland to the late 1700s.  He has been a member of Montreal’s and Hamilton’s genealogical societies and now a JGS Toronto member\, serving on the Board.  Steven has also been involved in various projects and an avid researcher and genealogist. \nThe Recognition Awards will be presented after the keynote speech.  Please join us as we honour the valuable contributions of our volunteers and pay tribute to Rolf Lederer z”ll and reflect on his 40 years of outstanding commitment to Jewish genealogy. \nLight refreshments will be served following the event. \nPlease attend in person at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Avenue\, Toronto (lower social hall\, enter through the north doors at 10:00 a.m.)\, or join us via Zoom. \n\nDoors open at 10:00 a.m. \n\nClick http://jgstoronto.ca/register -for in person or Zoom
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/the-second-annual-jgs-toronto-recognition-awards/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240621T152547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T191425Z
UID:8691-1723766400-1723852799@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Shem Tov submission deadline for the September Issue
DESCRIPTION:Deadline for submitting an article for publication in the September Issue.
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/last-date-to-contribute-to-the-september-issue-of-shem-tov/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T084400
CREATED:20240620T132627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T174404Z
UID:8667-1719136800-1719144000@jgstoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Writers’ Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Lil Blume will be conducting a writing workshop for members who wish to hone their skills in telling their family story.  Lil has held a number of workshops for our members over the years and greatly helped those that wished to contribute to our award winning book “Tracing our Roots; Telling Our Stories”. \nThe Jewish Genealogy Society of Toronto is celebrating its 40th Anniversary and we are encouraging members who wish to share a particularly interesting story about a family member or event in their history that may be published in the 2nd edition of Tracing Our Roots. \nEmail Les Kelman\, lkelman@jgstoronto.ca  if you plan to attend.  All members are welcome. \n  \nPlace: Sharrei Shomayim Congregation \nDate: June 23rd \nTime: 10:00 am
URL:https://jgstoronto.ca/event/writers-workshop/
LOCATION:Shaarei Shomayim Congregation\, 470 Glencairn Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:General Events
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